Lately I have become more aware of a dichotomy in the way that others perceive me. People often tell me that I dress well, saying that I look "classy" and "traditional," but when those words are used to describe my actions, they seem to take on a negative connotation. Suddenly I am not cool, because I don't want to go out to a party where I know bad things will happen. I receive looks of shock when I tell someone that I am waiting until marriage. As much as I sometimes think that I should just abandon my cautions and live without any fear of consequences, I will hold my ground when it comes to my standards and beliefs. I believe that love is far more special than lust. I believe that showing kindness to strangers is good for our souls. I believe that learning new things is exciting, and that books should be sought out for pleasure as much as television is. I believe that gratitude is the key to being happy with what God has given us. I have hope for the future, and I know that good things will happen each and every day. I believe that I am the architect of my future, and that my dreams can be made into plans. I will not passively sit by and wait for the world to hand me my dreams, because I know that will not happen. I believe in hard work, and in being grateful for how far I have come. I know that our generation does not value the same things. We will often find that traditional values are seen as out-dated and old-fashioned. Having high standards for ourselves and others will not always coincide with what is popular at the moment. So, call me old-fashioned, but I will continue to keep my head and my standards high, because I feel that being a lady is worth it in the end.
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